Serving 299 students in grades 6-8, Allegany-limestone Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
26%
Black
(15-16)1%
18%
White
(15-16)93%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Allegany-limestone Middle School?
299 students attend Allegany-limestone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Allegany-limestone Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allegany-limestone Middle School?
Allegany-limestone Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Allegany-limestone Middle School offer ?
Allegany-limestone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Allegany-limestone Middle School part of?
Allegany-limestone Middle School is part of Allegany-Limestone Central School District.
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